Overview
Industrial Electrician; Licensed Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Dart Container
Title: Industrial Electrician; Licensed
Company: Dart Container
Location: Toronto, Canada
Category:
Position: Industrial Electrician (Licensed)
Job Type:
Full-time, Unionized
Hourly Rate:
Start at $38.26
/hour, with an increase to $39.41
/hour after 15 weeks, subject to successful completion of the probationary period.
Shift: 12-hour shifts (days and overnights)
What We Offer
Your safety and success are important to us. We support our electricians by providing:
- Company-provided arc-flash compliant uniforms
- Uniform laundering service
- Replacement of personal tools damaged while performing company work
- A unionized workplace focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
About the Role
We are seeking a licensed Industrial Electrician to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve electrical systems on production equipment and facility services within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
This is a hands‑on troubleshooting role requiring strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, electrical schematics, and production equipment. Successful candidates must be able to diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on production and packaging equipment.
- Diagnose faults in motor control circuits, starters, relays, contractors, sensors, VFDs, and related components.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
- Install, modify, and improve electrical systems and controls to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Support equipment overhauls, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
- Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, and quality requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting:
- Direct‑On‑Line (DOL) motor control systems
- Motor starters, contractors, relays, overloads, and control circuits
- Electrical distribution and machine controls
- Sensors, switches, and industrial electrical components
- Strong ability to read and interpret:
- Electrical schematics
- Control diagrams
- Wiring drawings
- Standard electrical symbols
- Experience using electrical testing equipment including multimeters and troubleshooting tools.
- Familiarity with PLC‑controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
- Ability to identify defective electrical components and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Technical Assessment
Candidates should be prepared to complete a technical assessment covering:
- Electrical fundamentals
- Motor controls and DOL circuits
- Electrical symbols and schematic interpretation
- Troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work 12‑hour day and overnight shifts.
- Ability to lift, climb, and work in varying temperature conditions.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Excellent safety and attendance record.
- Ability to work in compliance with GMP and food manufacturing requirements.
Union Information
This is a unionized position. Successful candidates will become union members upon completion of the probationary period.
Hiring Process
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools at any stage of the recruitment, assessment, or hiring process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human decision‑makers.
Dart Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request. To request any accommodations, please specify in your application.
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